Battery energy storage system (BESS) approved in Kells

In 2024, nearly 26% of renewable electricity generated in Northern Ireland was lost due to grid constraints and curtailment. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the construction of BESS projects to facilitate the storage of this clean energy and allow it to be released back onto the grid at a later time when it is needed to meet consumer demand.

Green Frog’s consented development in Newtownabbey represents an investment of around £50 million in renewable energy within the Borough, and stands to generate approximately £100,000 in rates per year for the Council.

We look forward to seeing this critical infrastructure be delivered.